Installing Windows Server 2008/2008 R2/2012 For A New RAID ControllerPerform the following steps to configure the driver for the RAID controller on a system that already hasWindows installed:1. Turn off the system.2. Install the new RAID controller in the system.For detailed instructions on installing and cabling the RAID controller in the system, see DeployingThe PERC Card.3. Turn on the system.The Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays the detected hardware device.4. Click Next.5. On the Locate device driver screen, select Search for a suitable driver for my device and click Next.6. Browse and select the drivers from the Locate Driver Files screen.7. Click Next.The wizard detects and installs the appropriate device drivers for the new RAID controller.8. Click Finish to complete the installation.9. Reboot the system when prompted.Updating Existing Windows Server 2008/2008 R2/2012NOTE: Close all applications on your system before you update the driver.1. Insert the media (CD, DVD, or USB drive) containing the driver.2. Select Start → Settings → Control Panel → System.The System Properties screen is displayed.NOTE: The path to System might vary depending on the operating system family.3. Click on the Hardware tab.4. Click Device Manager.The Device Manager screen is displayed.NOTE: The path to Device Manager might vary depending on the operating system family.5. Expand SCSI and RAID Controllers by double-clicking the entry or by clicking on the plus symbolnext to SCSI and RAID Controller.NOTE: In Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2012, the PERCH730P card is listed under Storage Controllers.6. Double-click the RAID controller for which you want to update the driver.7. Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver.The screen to update the device driver wizard is displayed.8. Select Install from a list or specific location.9. Click Next.10. Follow the steps in the wizard and browse to the location of the driver files.11. Select the INF file from the driver media (CD, DVD, or other media).12. Click Next and continue the installation steps in the wizard.35
